Summer is right around the corner which means you are probably planning your summer vacations with loved ones. Ditch the family vacation to the amusement parks this year and take the family on a road trip in a recreational vehicle or camper!  

Here are 5 reasons to vacation in an RV: 

1. Cost-effective travel 
   
   According to Bankrate’s Summer Vacation Survey, 47% of Americans chose not to go on a summer vacation in 2024—65% citing affordability as the reason.  
   
   One of the biggest vacation costs is transportation, which includes airfare, car rental, parking fees, gas, etc. Now factor in the cost of a hotel room and food on your vacation, and the costs really add up.  
   
   When you vacation in an RV, your transportation and place to sleep are rolled into one which helps cut down on costs. Plus, RVs have small kitchen areas included to stock up on food staples before you begin your trip. Instead of eating out for every meal, you can cook some meals in your RV and lower your total vacation costs.  
   
2. Flexibility 
   
   Gone are the days of booking a vacation based on the cheapest flights or hotels. RVs give you increased flexibility because when you are traveling and staying in your own mode of transportation, you are not locked down to specific dates and times for vacation.  
   
   There’s also flexibility if something occurs and you need to delay your vacation by a week. You don’t need to worry about changing flights or booking new accommodations because you are traveling in your own mode of transportation.  
   
3. Bring Your Pets 
   
   Another pro of vacationing in an RV is being able to bring your pets along. Instead of asking your friends or family to take care of them, or even paying to have someone look after them, you can take them along as travel companions.  
   
   Not only is this a good choice for your finances, but it also provides peace of mind so you can spend your vacation relaxing instead of worrying about how your pets are doing without you.  
   
4.  Privacy and Comfort 
   
   Why would you want to squeeze into the middle seat of an airplane when an alternative is being able to stretch out in the sleeping area, sit in the dining area enjoying a meal or even using the private bathroom while traveling to your destination.  
   
   When it comes to sleeping, you have the security of having your own space which can help you feel safer than an AirBnB when in an unfamiliar place. Plus, you can tow your own car behind your RV; that way if you want to explore each destination a little deeper, you can do so in your own car and can avoid a rental car.  
   
5.  Bring Home with You Wherever You Go 
   
   Another benefit of vacationing in an RV is bringing and using what is most familiar to you. We’ve all had a terrible night stay at a hotel while on vacation because the pillow just wasn’t right or the blanket was too rough. When you vacation in an RV, you can bring your own pillows and blankets (among other things) with you for those comforts of home.   
   
   RVs provide more storage space as well which means you aren’t confined to just what you can pack in a suitcase. In addition to more clothes, shoes, and bedding, RVs offer the opportunity to bring other things you can use on your vacation.  
   
   Maybe you have bicycles or kayaks that you want to use when exploring your new destination; if so, you can bring these along with you when you have the space in an RV! 

If you’re ready to take the plunge and finance an RV or camper, check out Triangle Credit Union’s competitive rates. We also offer low auto rates on new purchases and vehicle refinancing!